Rangers have fallen further behind Aberdeen in the race for second place after suffering a 2-1 to Dundee at Dens Park.

Paul Hartley's men took the lead on 13 minutes as Mark O'Hara was afforded space and time on the edge of the penalty area to slot home a Henrik Ojamaa cut-back.

For all their possession in the middle of the park, the Gers failed to create any clear-cut chances and were beaten to several second-balls by their energetic opponents.

And Dundee would capitalise on their lead before the break. Kevin Holt's free-kick from the angle of the box evaded everyone, including Rangers keeper Wes Foderingham, and nestled in the bottom corner.

The Light Blues marginally improved their game in the second half and reduced the deficit whe Joe Garner's swerving, dipping shot evaded Scott Bain in the Dundee goal.

Both sides had opportunities to add to their tally.

Kenny Miller's deflected effort threatened to tie the game as it hit off Bain's near post.

Harry Forrester then had a glorious chance to equalise, however the sub could only slice his effort high and wide from six-yards out with the goal at his mercy.

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Craig Wighton could have extended the home side's lead late on with a low drive however his effort was well-saved by Gers keeper Foderingham.

In spite of late Rangers' pressure, Dundee held on to record a crucial victory which moves the Dens Park side into the top-half of the Scottish Premiership table.

Rangers meanwhile remain six points behind second-placed Aberdeen after the Dons 2-1 victory at Kilmarnock earlier in the afternoon.

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Graeme Murty shows his frustration (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

GERS NEED TO MOVE QUICK

The Rangers board will now have to address the managerial situation as a matter of urgency following this defeat.

Graeme Murty has stepped up from his role as a youth coach but it would be unfair to ask him to hold the fort much longer or the slide is likely to continue to the point where they could even face a fight for third place.

This win was a long time coming for the Dark Blues. Not since a Billy Dodds double and goals from Ivo Den Bieman and Ian Gilzean gave them a 4-3 win in August 1992 had they beaten Gers on Tayside and nobody could argue they didn’t deserve it.